Luka
From the common Slavic (Macedonian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Ukrainian, etc) male given name Luka and from Macedonian, Russian, and Ukrainian Лука́ (Luká), all…
Every Luka since 1975 — 29,522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Luka
Luka is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #85 in 2025 with 3,873 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 29,522 American babies have been named Luka. Its peak came in 2025, when 3,898 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Luka stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Luka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,174 | 3,873 | #85 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,554 | 3,708 | #94 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,327 | 3,657 | #95 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,412 | 3,303 | #117 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,375 | 3,209 | #115 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,503 | 2,344 | #161 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,100 | 1,704 | #221 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,842 | 1,049 | #321 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,544 | 707 | #440 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,932 | 649 | #471 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,359 | 550 | #524 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,513 | 494 | #560 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,418 | 433 | #586 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,492 | 375 | #638 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,652 | 303 | #748 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,093 | 316 | #727 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,226 | 291 | #782 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,967 | 286 | #778 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,612 | 298 | #749 |
| 2006 | — | — | 252 | #809 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,153 | 212 | #868 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,665 | 209 | #851 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,781 | 146 | #1,068 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,744 | 119 | #1,181 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,868 | 117 | #1,176 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,393 | 86 | #1,442 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,514 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,237 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,193 |
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Famous people named Luka
- Luka Peruzović Soccer player · b. 1952
- Luka Šulić Musician · b. 1987
- Luka Karabatic Handball player · b. 1988
- Luka Žorić Basketball player · b. 1984
- Luka Mezgec Cyclist · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luka mean?
From the common Slavic (Macedonian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Ukrainian, etc) male given name Luka and from Macedonian, Russian, and Ukrainian Лука́ (Luká), all cognates of English Luke and Lucas.
How popular is the name Luka in 2025?
Luka ranked #85 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,873 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Luka?
29,522 babies have been named Luka in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Luka most popular?
Luka peaked in 2025, when 3,898 newborns received the name.
Is Luka a boy or girl name?
Luka is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Luka rising or falling?
Luka is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Luka?
Well-known people named Luka include Luka Peruzović (soccer player), Luka Šulić (musician), Luka Karabatic (handball player).